Abstract
We developed a simple method to perfuse oil–water in electrowetting
displays. The theoretical model to simulate the progress of water entry into
the interlayer while squeezing the oil was established. It shows that the
minimum inlet pressure of water required to enter the interlayer must counteract
the capillary pressure difference at the interface and the hydraulic resistance.
In addition, the condition to remain the dyed oil in the pixels after the
entry of water is affected by the pixel size and the height of interlayer.
The perfusion experiment coincides with the simulation which confirms the
theoretical conclusion that the pixel size and interlayer thickness influence
the thickness of the remained oil films.
© 2013 IEEE
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